Ahmed Abdelrahim Shoulah
Banha University, Egypt
Title: Reconstruction of soft tissue defects of the heel with free flap
Biography
Biography: Ahmed Abdelrahim Shoulah
Abstract
The study included 25 patients with soft tissue defect of the heel treated in the Department of General Surgery, Banha University Hospital from June 2015 to September 2017. 11 patients were treated by RFFF and 14 by ALT. Postoperatively, patients received antibiotics and the antiplatelet Clopidogrel with avoidance of weight bearing and walking for 8 to 10 weeks. At the end of follow-up, sensation and foot function were assessed in addition to patient satisfaction.